Dried China Boletes - per lb

Item #:

MDB101

Our Price:

$22.00

Quantity:

29 units available

Description

The dried mushroom commonly known as the "china bolete" (boletus granulatus, suillus granulatus, suillus luteus) is a much less expensive alternative to European & North American porcini mushrooms. In its fresh state, this mushroom is frequently referred to as the "Slippery Jack." Most frequently used when dried, fragrant and flavorful dried china boletes have an intense and pleasant aroma with notes of caramel, vanilla and spice.

You'll be surprised and pleased at how well this affordably priced mushroom performs in any dish calling for dried porcini, cepes or boletes.

This beloved mushroom soup is traditionally made with Polish borowik mushrooms and is served on Christmas Eve. Dried porcini, cepes or boletes make a very close substitute and are readily available any time of the year.

Of course, there are a many versions of this soup as there are Polish cooks (and their numerous descendants). Here is our recipe, which we think is a very nice version indeed.

The dried porcini mushrooms in combination with full-flavored fresh mushrooms make this pasta deliciously luxurious. You can be creative and add any mushrooms you like. The Marsala and beef stock enrich the sauce. Substitute a vegetable stock if you prefer a vegetarian pasta.
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The rich, intense woodsy flavor of this risotto dish comes from dried mushrooms. Dried porcini are traditionally used but experiment with any of your personal favorites. It makes a good first course or accompaniment to a meal of any roasted poultry or meat.
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